Thornewood Castle was constructed over a 3-year period from 1908 to 1911. Mr. Chester Thorne, the original owner, employed the help of architect Kirtland Kelsey Cutter to create his dream home. 

The English Tudor castle sits on 4 acres of lush landscape at American Lake in Washington State. It’s one of the few privately owned castles located in the United States and a must-see for lovers of historical architecture.

Prior to its construction, Thorne purchased a 400-year-old Elizabethan English manor in 1907 and actually imported pieces of the manor to incorporate into Thornewood. 
The oak panels, handcrafted front doors, and grand staircase were all taken from the English manor and transported to Thornewood by way of ships. Even the red bricks used on the exterior were imported from Wales. 
The castle boasts a whopping 27,000 square feet as well as 22-bedrooms and 22-bathrooms. Visitors of the castle can expect to find a plethora of beautiful artwork and painted glass windows that date back between the 15-17 centuries.

On the grounds of the gothic mansion, you can find a private beach with its own dock, a sunken garden with a fountain at the center, and a loggia.

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